During the unfortunate time where you are unable to work, you want the process of filing for Social Security to be smooth and easy. Sometimes, it might not go that way, but it can be preventable if you do your research and remain organized during the process. Because Social Security Disability — SSD — is [...]
You are allowed to appeal a decision made by Social Security disability after all the levels of decisions. There are four stages to the appeal process — reconsideration, hearing, council, and court. Below is a breakdown of the levels and how they work. Reconsideration The first level of appeals is the request in reconsideration for [...]
When you are accepted to receive SSD or SSI benefits, you will be under review of your medical condition every so often so they can make sure you still qualify for disability. If your health hasn’t improved or you are still not capable of performing work activities, you will still be able to receive your [...]
Social Security does not provide short-term disability benefits, but there is an exception to this rule in a few select states. It is a requirement for this program that you are unable to receive an income for at least 12 months because of a mental or physical injury that is considered a disability in Social [...]
Applying for Social Security Disability — SSD — benefits isn’t always easy and stress-free. Sometimes the application process can take anywhere from six months to a year. There are numerous papers you need to fill out and also medical documents that need to be shared with Social Security. It is said that two-thirds of those [...]
When you have to file for Social Security disability benefits, it can be a daunting task. It's imperative that you include all of the necessary information to increase the chances that your disability case will be approved. There are some things that you can proactively do to avoid issues. It's important to understand the process [...]
